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4:40 PM ET, August 17, 2006

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Jeannette Walls / MSNBC:
Britney snaps over Kevin's six pet sharks  —  Plus: Justin Timberlake's granny says he's not ready for marriage  —  Britney Spears is ruining all of K-Fed's fun.  —  The pop star is making her aspiring rap star hubby, Kevin Federline, get rid of his pet sharks, according to Life & Style.
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x17online.com:
Sean Preston Channels His Inner Federline  —  We're off to see the (studio) wizard  —  The manny returns... ...but so do the unfortunate tent-shorts  —  Britney might not feel like facing the press, but at least she's moving out of her "shrouded in blankets" phase!
Discussion: A Socialite's Life and Dlisted
TMZ.com:
Mel Gibson Cops a Plea  —  TMZ has learned Mel Gibson's lawyer went to the Malibu Courthouse Thursday and appeared with the prosecutor to reveal a plea deal.  Gibson has agreed to three years probation, but will avoid jail time.  Gibson was ordered to attend one year of AA meetings.
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Michael Fleeman / People.com:
Mel Gibson Pleads No Contest to DUI  —  Mel Gibson has reached a plea agreement with prosecutors in his drunk-driving case that spares him jail time but requires him to attend Alcoholics Anonymous meetings.  —  Gibson, 50, pleaded no contest Thursday to a misdemeanor charge of driving …
Monique Jessen / People.com:
Beyonce 'Wouldn't Recommend' Liquid Diet  —  Beyonce says she went on a liquid diet to lose 20 lbs. for her role in the movie Dreamgirls - but she doesn't suggest that other people do the same.  —  "It was a liquid diet where you lose weight really fast," the singer, 24 …
Discussion: A Socialite's Life
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Beyonce Doesn't Recommend a Liquid Diet  —  Beyonce went on a liquid diet to lose 20 pounds really quickly for her role in Dreamgirls.  Apparently there were rumors she did this through a maple syrup-based diet so she addressed the rumors.  Here's more:
Sky News:
BEYONCE'S DIET WARNING  —  Beyonce has warned women off her super-thin, super-fast maple syrup diet.  —  And she wants everyone to know that she is very happy indeed with her curves.  —  The diet has caused something of a craze since it was publicised that Beyonce lost a stone in weight in just 10 days.
Discussion: Blowing Smoke
TMZ.com:
Haley Joel Osment To Be Charged With DUI/Pot Possession  —  TMZ has learned actor Haley Joel Osment, 18, will be charged Thursday with misdemeanor driving under the influence of alcohol.  Osment will also be charged with driving with a .08 blood alcohol level or higher, with an enhancement of driving with a .15 or higher.
Discussion: Seriously? OMG!
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Michael K / Dlisted:
I See Police Officer People
Discussion: Blowing Smoke
New York Post:
SLIPPERY WAGON  —  RECENTLY rehabbed oil heir Brandon Davis is hitting the bottle again.  At the launch party for Paris Hilton's debut album at Suite in Miami, a drunken Davis climbed onstage and announced to the crowd, "I wrote a special new song called 'Firecrotch,' and it's for Lindsay Lohan!"
CNN:
Suspect confesses to JonBenet Ramsey killing  —  Ex-teacher claims death wasn't intentional: 'I loved her'  —  BANGKOK, Thailand (CNN) — An American arrested in Thailand said Thursday he was with child beauty queen JonBenet Ramsey when she died in 1996 and called her death "an accident."
Discussion: I'm Not Obsessed, MollyGood and Dlisted
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Alisa Tang / Associated Press:
Ex-wife gives alibi for JonBenet suspect
Discussion: PerezHilton.com
The Sun:
Lohan sexy black listed  —  LAZY LOHAN has been banned from a JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE gig this weekend - because she's bad for his image.  —  Justin is playing a showcase of new album FutureSex/LoveSounds at the House Of Blues in Los Angeles on Saturday.  —  And the snake-hipped singer's management …
Sky News:
KEIRA'S BAD STYLE  —  Now, we don't mind a bit of individualism when it comes to fashion here at Showbiz HQ.  —  However, we do get a little irked by A-list stars who flout a dress code but get away with it because of who they are.  —  There are many, many times when we want to go to work …
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Miuvonf / A Socialite's Life:   Keira Knightley and Rupert Friend's Hat Swap
NY Daily News:
Chef Batali workin' on a side dish?  —  Celebrity chef Mario Batali has been enjoying la dolce vita this summer, with late-night drinking sessions at the Spotted Pig.  —  During one recent bacchanal, which lasted almost until sunrise, the red-headed restaurateur told his companions he was leaving to "drop in on Courtney Love."
Spencer / goldenfiddle:
The Wonders Of Rehab  —  Kate Moss & Pete Doherty at an impromptu bar gig (is there any other kind with Doherty?) performance in North London.  [ed. note: This bloke goes from "court appearance coat & tie" to "cracked-out sweaty shirtless" faster than ANYONE.]
Discussion: CelebNewsWire
X17online.com:
Those Crazy Kids  —  Who even knew that Sharon Stone and Gary Shandline had dated before — well they did and maybe they're doing it again!  The single mom of two left the kiddies at home last night for a dinner date with her former flame ...
Discussion: Best Week Ever
Trent / Pink Is The New Blog:
I Just Want To Die  —  Ugh ... today is going to be a rough day ... I have an early appointment at 11AM and then a lunch date and I'm only operating on a few hours sleep ... last night was crazy.  My DVR failed to record Project Runway so I'm gonna have to update this post later on today after I get to see last night's ep.
Doobybrain / Just Jared:
Prison Break Little Elm Day 2  —  Wentworth Miller and friends were filming another episode of Prison Break in Little Elm, TX again.  —  Those of you who hated his blue shirt and tie will be glad to know that he isn't in it in these photos.  You'll see him in a dark blue jumpsuit instead.
Michelle Caruso / NY Daily News:
'Stalker' a talker  —  Farrell fanatic dumps 1 judge, lectures a 2nd, calls for delay  —  DAILY NEWS WEST COAST BUREAU CHIEF  —  SANTA MONICA, Calif. - The alleged stalker who accosted actor Colin Farrell on "The Tonight Show" stage played lawyer in a bizarre court appearance yesterday …
 
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Doobybrain / Just Jared:
Jessica Biel has a big butt
Michael K / Dlisted:
Jen Aniston is Not Engaged
Jossip:
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Miuvonf / A Socialite's Life:
Mary Kate Comes Down From Her Mountain
Phil / Egotastic!:
Penelope Cruz Nipple Slip Pictures
x17online.com:
Katie Emerges, Suri Still On Lock-Down
TMZ.com:
Overambitious Beyoncé  —  "It's a goal to have a Tony, and Oscar and a Grammy."
Splash News Online:
Raise your arms if you're (un)sure
Discussion: The Superficial
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X17online.com:
Val Kilmer Hangs Ten (Over His Beltline)
BBC:
Beyonce leading Mobo nominations
Discussion: A Socialite's Life and Hip&Pop
Miuvonf / A Socialite's Life:
Hollywood A-List Too High For Christina Ricci
Discussion: Celebrity Hijinx
Access Hollywood:
Access Exclusive: Kelly Clarkson Gets Crazy!
Discussion: reality blurred and MollyGood
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April Rubin / Axios:
Trump's campaign files an FEC complaint claiming WaPo illegally contributed to Harris by running digital ads promoting its critical news coverage of Trump

Dominick Mastrangelo / The Hill:
Conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt quits as a contributing columnist at WaPo, after abruptly leaving a Post live video event hosted by Jonathan Capehart

CNBC:
Sources: Greek media company Antenna Group is in early talks to acquire Time from Marc Benioff, who bought the magazine in 2018 for $180M

 
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